Auckland friendliest city in the world

Auckland has been named the
friendliest city in the world by one of the most renowned
international luxury travel magazines, Conde Nast
Traveller.

The annual readership survey named
Auckland as the only New Zealand city to feature in the top
ten list.

Auckland Mayor Len Brown says: “The
latest findings continue to underpin Auckland’s
aspirations to be the world’s most liveable city – a
truly global city and a natural playground that is
continually building its international reputation.”

It’s particularly pleasing coming from a magazine of
the standing of Conde Nast, one of the world’s premier
travel publications.”

Auckland Tourism, Events and
Economic Development (ATEED) Chief Executive Brett O’Riley
says this is a glowing endorsement of the region and should
be celebrated by all Aucklanders.

According to Conde
Nast Traveller, Auckland people are friendly and their
humour and view on life is something to aspire to.

The latest survey follows Auckland being named one of
the top 10 cities in the world to visit in Lonely Planet’s
2014 Best in Travel Guide. Auckland is also ranked as the
third most liveable city in the 2013 Mercer Quality of Life
Survey.

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